Belleau Wood, France, June 1918. After three weeks of battle, the US Marines stopped the German advance a few miles from Paris. They earned the name of "Devil Dogs" and made victory possible for the Allies. Gilles Lagin has given himself a mission: to preserve the memory of the American soldiers who fought in Belleau Wood.

Belleau Wood, France, June 1918. After three weeks of battle, U.S. Marines stopped the German advance a few miles from Paris. They fought with such ferocity, the Germans likened them to "Dogs from Hell." Gilles Lagin in now on a mission to preserve the memory of the "Devil Dogs", and to tell the story of the dogs who fought back against the wolves.

Director King Vidor's recreation of Belleau Wood is as powerful as any battle sequence ever filmed. It is gritty, realistic and has one of the most poignant endings of any war film, ever. Honorable Mention: The Dawn Patrol

Belleau Wood, France, June 1918. After three weeks of battle, the US Marines stopped the German advance a few miles from Paris. They earned the name of "Devil Dogs" and made victory possible for the Allies. Gilles Lagin has given himself a mission: to preserve the memory of the American soldiers who fought in Belleau Wood.

American soldiers camp out during the Battle of Belleau Wood, 1918. (Photo Credit: adoc-photos / Getty Images) All great movies have a likable hero, and Marine Dan Daly makes for a great one. Daly, a legendary member of the US military, is treated as almost a mythical figure within the Marine Corps.